Guest guest Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 || Shree Hari || Ram Ram || 2-50 || buddhi-yukto jahatiha, ubhe sukrita-duskrte tasmad yogaya yujyasva, yogah karmasu kausalam " Endowed with equanimity (Budhi-yoga* or Samta), man here (in this very life), frees himself from both the virtue and vice alike; therefore devote yourself to the Yoga of equanimity because skill in actions lies in the practice of this Yoga. " Comment: One living in the world with an attitude of equanimity is not bound by virtue or vice just like a lotus flower stays in water but does not get wet. That is achieving Mukti (Moksha or liberation) while living the present life. In the last verse, it was stated that ordinary action is inferior compared to action with equanimity of mind, therefore the work should be done with the attitude of Samta or Yoga. The importance is of the equanimity only and not of the action because the ultimate good happens only because of Yoga and not the action. * (Budhi, Yoga and Budhi-Yoga – these three terms are used in Gita for Karma Yoga only). From " Gita Prabodhani " in Hindi, page 52 by Swami Ramsukhdasji ---------------------- Chapter 2, Verse 50 is as follows; Buddhi-YuktaH = endowed with wisdom Jahaati = casts off Iha = in this life Ubhe = both Sukruta = good DuShkrute = evil deeds Tasmaat = therefore Yogaaya = to Yoga Yujyasva = be united YogaH = Yoga Karmasu = in actions Kaushalam = skill / perfection English translation:- One who has yoked his intelligence with the Divine, casts away good as well as evil deeds right here in this life in this world. Therefore, relentlessly strive for union of the intelligence with the Self. Yoga is dexterity in action while cultivating one-ness with the Self. The one, who is fixed in equanimity of mind, which is the state of freedom from likes and dislikes, attachment and aversion, frees himself in his current life span from vice and virtue alike. A performance with an attitude of detachment improves accuracy and efficiency. On the contrary, a medical surgeon normally does not dare to operate on his kith and kin due to his attachment to them. Even-ness of mind is certainly not inaction nor indolence nor slothfulness. Only skillful action is certainly not Yoga, otherwise thieves will become Yogis after successful bank robbery. " A so called Yogi seated in a cave in a mountain craves for all the worldly pleasures, which he is missing. A butcher is performing his bounden duty without attachment and aversion. Of these two, a butcher is a better Yogi. " ……………..Swami Vivekananda The Yoga comprises of two parts namely skillful perfection in every action and equanimity / equipoise. You will rarely find a person with both the qualities. Either he is very active but restless or he is peaceful but lacking dynamism. Please refer verse 78 of chapter 18 in Shreemad Bhagawad Geeta, wherein Sanjay concludes the Geeta in proclaiming that, " Wherever there is Lord Krishna, the Lord of Yoga i.e. profound wisdom coupled with Arjuna, the champion of dexterous action, there will be prosperity, victory, glory and sound policy & polity; that is indeed my conviction! " Lord Krishna offers an excellent technique of `Dynamism in every action, while maintaining equilibrium of physical body, mind and intellect and yet retaining clarity of thought and purpose'. Lord Krishna's advice to Arjuna is crystal clear: " You have freedom of thought, freedom of expression and freedom of action in every walk of life. `Bus Lage Raho' in Hindi language which means just continue to perform your obligatory duties relentlessly. Let Me decide when and what fruits should accrue to you. Do not desire fruits prior to your action. However, feel free to enjoy the fruits, whenever they are made available to you for your deserving deeds. " Thanks & Best Regards, Shrikant Joshi ----------------------- || Shree Hari || Ram Ram All Sadhaks can participate in discussion / clarification of the verses. OTHER REQUESTS FROM SADHAKS - Please feel free to take the lead in any of these areas so that all sadhaks may benefit. - Introduction to Chapters (GT MODERATOR FROM SADHAK SANJIVANI) - Chapter Summary - Principles and Laws emanating from it.(N.B. VYAS) - Summary of Chapter from Sadhak Sanjivani " AS IS " - Yes, Epilogue / Important Facts in each verse good to bring out. - Any subtle thoughts / interpretation (MIKE) - In-depth explanation of " Om Tat Saditi Srimadbhagavadgitaasu, Upanishadsu..... " is a very good idea. (GT MODERATOR FROM SADHAK SANJIVANI) From Gita Talk Moderators Ram Ram ----------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 || Shree Hari ||Ram Ram || 2-50 || Link: — In this verse, Lord Krishna explains the result of equanimity of mind. buddhiyukto jahatiha ubhe sukrtaduskrte tasmaadyogaya yujyasva yogah karmasu kausalam Endowed with equanimity, one frees the self in this life from good (virtue) and evil (vice) alike; therefore, devote yourself to this Yoga of equanimity; skill in action lies in (the practice of this) Yoga. || 50 || Comment — 'Buddhiyukto jahatiha ubhe sukrtaduskrte' — A person, endowed with equanimity, becomes free of sins and virtue. Just like many sins and virtues are taking place in the world, but the Omnipresent Paramatma is unaffected by them, similarly one who is ever established in equanimity, the sins and virtues do not affect him (Gita 2/38). Equanimity is such an artful skill whereby while living in the world man can become entirely untainted and detached, just as a lotus leaf comes from the water, grows and lives in water, yet remains untainted by the water. Similarly, a man established in equanimity, lives in this world yet remains untainted. Sins and virtues do not touch him, in other words, he becomes detached from sins and virtues. In reality, he the Self, (being Consciousness itself) is free from sins and virtue. It is only due to affinity with perishable objects – body, that sins and virtues accrue. If he does not identify himself with the unreal, he will remain untouched by sins and virtues, and unconnected with them like the sky. 'Tasmaadhyogaaya yujyasva'—Therefore, devote your self to the Yoga, i.e. remain established in equanimity at all times. In reality, equanimity is your very nature (swaroop). You already remain at all times, established in equanimity. It is only due to attachment and aversion that you are unable to experience this equanimity. If you were not already established in equanimity, then how would you have the knowledge of pain and pleasure? The two are different. You are the knower of both pleasure and pain and aware of their coming and going. You are the one that remains even-minded in their coming and going. Realize this equanimity. 'Yogah karmasu kausalam'—Skill in action lies in the practice of this Yoga. In other words, equanimity in success and failure, or remaining even-minded in attainment or non-attainment of fruit of action is skill in action. There is nothing of significance in that action which has a beginning and an end, besides Yoga. In this verse, Lord Krsna has not defined Yoga, but He has explained the glories of Yoga (equanimity). If we interpret it as, 'skill in action is Yoga', then what is the objection? If it is understood to be such then the act of robbing, undertaken by a thief that is carried out skillfully and very cautiously, that very act in the form of stealing will also be considered as Yoga. Such an interpretation is not proper. Some may say that we only consider 'skill in action approved by the scriptures,' as yoga. But, by this belief, he will be bound by the fruits of action and will not be able to attain equanimity. Therefore over here, it is better to interpret, "equanimity in action as skill". Because he who remains even-minded within, while performing actions is not bound by such actions and their fruit. Therefore remaining even-minded while performing actions that have a beginning and an end is skill in action; it is wisdom. Secondly, in the first part of this verse, as well as in the previous two verses there is the reference of Yoga (Equanimity). Skill is not referred at all. Therefore in accordance to the topic being discussed as well, the interpretation that "equanimity in action is skill" seems more reasonable. (Addendum "Parishishth bhaav" not included.) From "The Bhagavadgita - Sadhak Sanjivani" in English, page 189-190 by SwamiRamsukhdasji---------------------- || Shree Hari ||Ram Ram All Sadhaks can and should contribute as well. Discussion / clarification isencouraged OTHER REQUESTS FROM SADHAKS - Please feel free to take the lead in any of these areas so that allsadhaks may benefit. - Introduction to Chapters (GT MODERATOR FROM SADHAK SANJIVANI)- Chapter Summary - Principles and Laws emanating from it.(N.B. VYAS)- Summary of Chapter from Sadhak Sanjivani "AS IS"- Yes, Epilogue / Important Facts in each verse good to bring out.- Any subtle thoughts / interpretation (MIKE)- In-depth explanation of "Om Tat Saditi Srimadbhagavadgitaasu,Upanishadsu....." is a very good idea. (GT MODERATOR FROM SADHAKSANJIVANI) From Gita Talk ModeratorsRam Ram----------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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